One of the disadvantages of synaptic communication is that it takes time for chemicals to pass from one side of the synapse to another. Which of the following is a benefit of synaptic transmission?
A) It allows our nervous system to compare multiple signals from many sources.
B) Chemicals in our food can be broken down to influence between-cell communication.
C) It is simple, because each neuron can only receive signals from a single neuron.
D) Chemicals are more reliable than electrical energy.
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